GLANCE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

glance 1 of 2

noun

Definition of glance

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly she was about to say something rude, but her mother silenced her with a glance

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glance

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verb

ˈglan(t)s

as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle the basketball glanced off the rim her wild pitch glanced off my shoulder and landed in the dugout

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as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there

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as in to gleam

to shoot forth bursts of light diamonds glancing in the display case

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Recent Examples of glance

Noun

Leadership Is Being Reinvented At first glance, these conversations seem unrelated. — Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 And a glance at the Hurricanes’ roster shows there’s more than enough players to handle the load. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Verb

Daily glances, teasing and silences hide something nobody wants to talk about. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 As the loops build, the lines glance off one another, ricocheting back and forth—an on-the-nose but effective arrangement for a song about being in a holding pattern. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance

Noun

Others gave fans a glimpse at the beloved Victorian-style Massachusetts house that the characters called home in the original film.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
For those lucky enough to be in the path of totality on Wednesday and wanting to catch a glimpse of shadow bands, Turnshek’s advice is to be south of mountains and coast, where cloud cover is more likely to gather.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpse

Verb

Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker is drawn to curtains that leave a bit of light peeking through, and these European linen drapes do just the trick.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
The glow of ten-watt bulbs peeked from behind the patchworks of plywood and concrete.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

The pitch is reinforced by the document’s anime-style cover, which depicts a smiling family in a gleaming cityscape rather than the troops, weapons and military insignia featured on many previous editions.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The neon lights began to move about briskly, like gleaming whirligig beetles, and the lights on the advertising tower closest to the stadium flickered across the Squirrel-brand margarine ad.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleam

Noun

Meanwhile, the breathable linen pants keep the look comfortable in warmer destinations.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
We’re drawn to the eclectic look of these outdoor chairs, which layer aluminum, wood, and a touch of weather-resistant textile into the design.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of look

Verb

If the June drop was a statistical quirk – and the labor force rebounded last month and increased the number of people vying for jobs – the unemployment rate could surprise and tick back up.

— Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Rebounding from a miserable 2025 Hiring had rebounded this year from a lackluster 2025 in the face of the conflict in the Persian Gulf that has sent energy prices surging and put a strain on family budgets.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

Alas, an adductor injury Monday has put Black out of action, along with James and Isaac Guerendo, the latter of whom is flashing on the side and nearing a return from his pectoral tear.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
The cheers that erupted when King flashed on the screen were like no other.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of flash

Verb

What to do nearby One of the benefits of staying at La Casa de la Playa is that admission to all of Grupo Xcaret’s parks and tours is included, along with perks such as skip-the-line access, priority transportation, and exclusive experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Plush toys and squeezy bath toys may be impossible to sanitize, so skip bringing those home.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

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